Production Engineer
Location: NZ, , 
Department: Engineering
Salary range: 65000-75000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world. PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins.

Job description:
PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power. PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. These hostile conditions are the result of wet and dirty environments and in moving applications where power cables and physical connectors are problematic, expensive and unreliable. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world. As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins.The Production Engineer will be working as part of our growing Production Operations team to design jigs that will be used in the production and testing of wireless power devices. Responsibilities:Develop production jigs, fixtures and tooling to be used at contract manufacturers for producing consumer and industrial electronic devices. Also to develop automated jigs and fixtures to improve the efficiency of the system testing and integration team by performing the following duties.Create and propose business cases for jigs/tooling to improve production efficiency.Discuss with the hardware team on which jigs they will need for design verification builds.Communicates with vendor/supplier regarding tooling. Assists with ordering of tooling. Design, assemble and commission test jigsDocument production processes and maintenance manuals for jigs or tooling.Trains operators on equipment and new processes.Assists quality and engineering with projects and data collection. Initiates process improvements and corresponding documentation. Promotes and maintains open communication throughout the company. Upholds all safety, quality and other company policies. Works overtime when needed. Ensure documentation is kept up to date and filed systematically. 

Requirements:
Skills and Qualifications :You will be proficient in the following areas:Circuit testing jigsSolidworksAutomation experience desirable Experience in production process documentationExperience in the following areas would be desirable – coil winding machines, injection moulding, die casting, solder wave, SMT stencils.BE in Mechanical or equivalentStrong knowledge of production cost drivers.Experience with managing high volume production leveraging global supply chains.

Benefits:
This is an opportunity to work with one of the most exciting high tech companies globally that is turning science fiction into an accessible technology. We hire the best in the wireless power technology field globally. If you are someone highly motivated in developing your career in the power electronics industry and wish to become a subject matter expert in this field, this is a great opportunity for you to advance your career. Our work culture is collegial, collaborative and we truly celebrate success. Our growing Production Operations team has access to some of the most advance tools required to carry out the work.  To apply, please submit your application with a copy of your resume by clicking on "Apply" below. Only candidates with immediate eligibility to work in New Zealand will be considered.